The Guardian.When asked about social media abuse toward LGBTQ+ Olympic athletes, Daley spoke about the support of his husband (Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black) and son that strengthens him.“There’s still a lot further to go, there are 10 countries competing at these Olympic Games where being LGBT is punishable by death.
I feel extremely lucky to be representing Team GB, to be able to stand on the diving board as myself with a husband and a son and not worry about any ramifications,” he said.Daley added that he recognizes his experience is not the same for many people around the world.“I just hope that seeing out sportspeople in all these different sports is going to help people feel less alone, feel like they are valued and can achieve.